Calendar of Events

Anticipate the possibilities that each new day brings. Fill your days and nights with excursions, themed events, fine dining and more. Indulge in as much or as little as you please. The choice is yours.

Lady of the Camellias at Boston Opera House

February 26 - March 8, 2015

Ignite your desire for true love with Val Caniparoli's Lady of the Camellias. Based on Alexander Dumas' 19th-century French novel and set to the music of Chopin Lady of the Camellias follows the tragic affair of Marguerite, one of Paris' most sought-after courtesans, and Armand, a young gentleman from the country.

Dumas' novel, which he later reworked for the theatre, has inspired countless of stage and screen adaptations, including the opera La Traviata, Greta Garbo's magnificent Oscar nominated interpretation of Marguerite in Camille, and the 2001 movie Moulin Rouge.

Boston Ballet's staging of Caniparoli's Lady of the Camellias celebrates the 20th anniversary of the work.

Shades of Sounds at Boston Opera House

March 19-29, 2015

Three riveting works of magnificent musicality and exhilarating choreography featuring the return of Wayne McGregor's Chroma and the company premieres of George Balanchine's Episodes and Hans van Manen's deliciously comic Black Cake.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Citi Performing Arts Center

March 26-29, 2015

The magnificent Ailey company continues its exciting new expansion of repertoire under Artistic Director Robert Battle while celebrating the core works that have made it the world’s leading modern dance company.

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Edge of Vision

April 30 - May 10, 2015

Edge of Vision features works made in Boston for Boston Ballet. A world premiere by Resident Choreographer, Jorma Elo; Helen Pickett's Eventide with music by Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar; and Lila York's rousing Celts which sets classical ballet, jigs, and speedy footwork to a mix of favorite Irish music.

119th Boston Marathon

April 20, 2015

The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Athletic Association manages this American classic, which is sponsored by John Hancock Financial Services. The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as the pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity and method of gaining entry into the race (via qualification).

Fenway Park Opening Day

April 13, 2015

Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Come out and officially kick off the paddling season with the 33rd Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race! As CRWA's signature event, the Run of the Charles is the largest flat-bottomed boat race in New England and a major event in Greater Boston, where it draws an average of 1,500 racers and thousands more spectators each year!

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Duckling Day Parade - Boston Public Garden

May 10, 2015

The Duckling Day Parade commemorates Robert McCluskey's classic children's book, Make Way for Ducklings, set here in Boston and made even more special by our Make Way for Ducklings statues in the Public Garden. The parade begins in Boston Common and traces the path taken by Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their flock of 8 recent hatch ducklings as they search for the perfect place to bring them up, which turns out to be Mallard Island in the Lagoon in the Public Garden

Thrill of Contact

May 14 - 24, 2015

Join Boston Ballet for Thrill of Contact, a striking program of precision and impressive athleticism featuring works by Balanchine, Robbins, Forsythe, and a world premiere by Principal Dancer, Jeffrey Cirio.

Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill

Thursday, May 16, 2015, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Each year in May, Beacon Hill Garden Club members open a dozen of their hidden gardens to the public. The self-guided Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill allows you to explore behind wrought-iron fences and high brick walls to spaces normally hidden from public view.

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl

June 2-4, 2015

The 33rd annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl presented by Walgreens is the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival. This year’s event will take place June 2 – 4, 2015 at Boston's City Hall Plaza. A Boston tradition, the Scooper Bowl serves up ice cream and frozen yogurt from 10 of the nation's leading ice cream companies. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 3-9, and kids under 3 are free. Purchase a Scooper Pass and attend the event up to three times.

36th Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

June 13-14, 2015.

The 36th Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be held on June 13-14, 2015.

Newsies at Boston Opera House

June 23 - July 5, 2015

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Boston Harborfest 2015

Boston Harborfest 2015 is a Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston.

The award-winning festival strives to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present, and educate the future with reenactments, concerts, historical tours and much, much more. Daily Events during the Festival are concentrated in Boston's historic downtown and waterfront districts.

Newsies at Boston Opera House

June 23 - July 5, 2015

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Kinky Boots at Boston Opera House

August 11 - 23, 2015

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.

Friday Night Supper Club

At the historic 150-year old Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay, renowned for having the largest collection of Tiffany windows in any one church, the Friday Night Supper Club is the source of great community pride. For over 50 years, warm and nourishing meals have been provided to Boston’s most vulnerable citizens every Friday evening. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common team is proud to be a community partner of the Friday Night Supper Club and have guest join their efforts.